Porridge with soy milk issue?

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TayaCurragh
TayaCurragh Posts: 709 Member
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Hi guys

This seems like a weird one. I've recently swapped to soy milk, however one thing I cannot get right is porridge! This is my go-to afternoon snack as it keeps me from reaching for junk foods.

I'm not sure quite how to explain the issue - the oats aren't 'absorbing' the milk? Usually it combines into porridge but I end up with hot milk with oats floating in it. I've tried looking at veggie/vegan websites to see if this is a common issue but it doesn't seem to be! I've tried it both on the hob and in the microwave, and with a few different brand oats. I'm following the same way I've always made it and the way it says to on the packet exactly - I can't work out what I'm doing wrong! Has anyone else encountered this?

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  • Jthanmyfitnesspal
    Jthanmyfitnesspal Posts: 3,522 Member
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    I've made "quick oats" with water, milk, soy milk, rice milk, almond milk, and oat milk without noticing any issue of absorbing the liquid. Maybe try another brand of oats and/or soy milk?
  • saltysparkle
    saltysparkle Posts: 145 Member
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    If oat milk is okay for you, you might have better luck with that. Soy milk's consistency just doesn't seem to lend itself well to blending with things.
  • janejellyroll
    janejellyroll Posts: 25,763 Member
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    I've cooked oats in all kinds of plant milk and never noticed it failing to absorb. In my experience, oats will absorb just about any type of liquid.
  • HeidiCooksSupper
    HeidiCooksSupper Posts: 3,831 Member
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    Soy milk is actually powdered soy in suspension while most other non-dairy milks are made by soaking and then filtering out the original ingredient like a broth. That may explain the difference. I don't know since I make oatmeal (porridge) with water and then stir other things into it like peanut butter and/or a ripe banana.
  • TayaCurragh
    TayaCurragh Posts: 709 Member
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    Thanks guys! I may try it just with water to see if its the oats or the milk. Then I can play around with different types of milk alternatives.
  • nooshi713
    nooshi713 Posts: 4,877 Member
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    I haven’t had an issue but i usually make overnight oats. Soy milk seems to blend fine.
  • melaniedscott
    melaniedscott Posts: 1,349 Member
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    I usually do water to cook and then plant milk to thin it a bit. I don't like gloppy..
  • gininthegym
    gininthegym Posts: 47 Member
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    I always use water - no problem with it making the correct consistency. I generally add protein powder anyway though - either whey protein, or vegan blend.
  • TayaCurragh
    TayaCurragh Posts: 709 Member
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    Thanks for the tips guys. I've tried coconut milk and it cooked fine but a little longer than I cook it using normal milk. Plus it tasted delicious

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